How to Prepare Your Pets for Pet Sitting

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Pet Safety

Pet sitting: it’s something many pet lovers do, and all pet owners will need at some point. Whether visiting family, handling business, or taking that much-needed vacation, a trusted pet sitter can ensure your pet is safe and happy while you’re away. But how can you make the experience positive for your pet, the sitter, […]

Traveling with Pets: New Rules from the CDC

Author: Lauren Piandes

As of August 1, 2024, new rules for traveling abroad with your pet will go into effect. The CDC has released a detailed list of their new regulations, which you can view here. Additionally, the PetLink Team has summarized what you need to know before you go:   Schedule an Appointment with your Vet As […]

Summer Pet Safety 101: Tips to Beat the Heat

Author: Lauren Piandes and Mel Pulido

Summer is here and many of us are ready to head outside with our pets for relaxation, quality time with loved ones, and outdoor adventures. Summer pet safety is important, and PetLink has put together some useful tips on how you can make summer enjoyable and safe for yourself and your pets.   Create Safe […]

Spring Cleaning for Pet Owners

Author: Lauren Piandes

Like Punxsutawney Phil predicted: springtime is steadily on its way! For pet owners, there are a few things we can do to help our pets prepare for a great spring while satisfying our own need to start spring cleaning.   Clean Your Pet’s Beds When you’re refreshing the sheets on your own bed, why not […]

Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership

Author: Lauren Piandes

Whether you’re bringing a pet into your home for the first time or have had dogs for years, it’s never too late to create a safe, loving environment for your pets.   Investing time, money, and attention into your pet’s health When you have a pet, I’m sure it’s no surprise that costs can add […]

What Makes a Good Photo of Your Pet for PetLink?

Author: Lauren Piandes

Let’s be honest: we LOVE taking photos of our pets. We don’t hesitate to take out our phones when they’re playing, sitting and staring at something, or doing probably the cutest thing they dare to do: going to sleep. But not all the photos we take of our pets are the best to be shared […]

Check the Chip Day for You and Your Pet

Author: Lauren Piandes

Check the Chip Day is August 15th! It’s also known as PetLink’s favorite pet-based holiday. There are steps you can take to ensure your pet’s microchip is doing its job properly. The most important of these are: Registering your pet with up-to-date contact information, such as current phone numbers, email addresses, and alternate contacts. Remember: […]

National Lost Pet Prevention Month Series: Fear and Loud, Noisy Holidays

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Pet Safety

This may be a no-brainer for us seasoned pet owners, but animals become frightened much more easily than us humans do. Sometimes, we have no idea what is scaring them, but they are already halfway down the street before we can process what has happened. To help our pets, especially during loud events or holidays […]

Preparing Your Pet for the 4th of July

Author: Lauren Piandes

It’s almost July and you know what that means: barbeques, open doors, fireworks, and scared pets. This time of year can be especially frightening for our furry friends. In our experience at PetLink, July 4th is our busiest holiday for lost pets in the whole year. Here are some ways that you can prepare your […]